Byram Moves to Blackhawks in Major NHL Trade

In a significant move ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft, the Buffalo Sabres have traded defenseman Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks. The trade sees Byram, who had a career-high 42 points this season, join the Blackhawks in exchange for the No. 4 pick in the draft, prospect Louis Crevier, and a second-round pick. This trade is expected to bolster the Blackhawks' defensive lineup significantly, while the Sabres aim to strengthen their future prospects with the draft picks acquired.